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About this Engineering Lead Bus Specialist role at New Flyer

New Flyer · Crookston, Minnesota, United States

The Engineering Lead Bus Specialist will provide direct support on the production line to resolve electrical and programming issues discovered during electrical checkout of online buses, especially lead buses.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

  • Investigate and resolve electrical and programming issues encountered on the production line during electrical checkouts of the first-built bus of each order.
  • Participate in electrical checkouts of the first bus built on each customer order (a.k.a. Lead Buses).
  • Create and release programming updates and other engineering solutions as needed.
  • Support issue resolution using J1939 network traffic analysis as needed.
  • Execute in-plant testing of electrical and programming solutions as required by colleagues.
  • Support supplier application approvals, vendor tests, config audits, and other online activities as needed.
  • Provide general status of lead buses that are online, identify and address potential roadblocks preventing deliveries.
  • Support ongoing process improvement initiatives

Requirements

  • Minimum of 2 years of equivalent related industry/technology experience is preferred
  • Knowledge of vehicle electrical systems
  • Knowledge of high-voltage systems
  • Microsoft Office
  • Strong communication skills required
  • Bachelor of Science in Electrical/Computer Engineering, Electrical/Engineering Technology or equivalent.
  • Ability to travel < 15%

Benefits

BENEFITS:

  • Comprehensive benefits package with immediate eligibility
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • On-the-job training in a continuous learning environment
  • Career advancement opportunities within NFI’s family of companies
  • Employee social committee events throughout the year, including barbecues, holiday festivities, sports tournaments, and more
  • Inclusive workplace culture that values and empowers all team members

New Flyer is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity, ensure equitable experiences, and are committed to creating an inclusive environment reflective of the communities we operate. Accommodations are available at all stages of the recruitment process, at the candidates’ request.

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About New Flyer

New Flyer is North America’s heavy-duty transit bus leader and offers the most advanced product line under the Xcelsior® and Xcelsior CHARGE® brands. It also offers infrastructure development through NFI Infrastructure Solutions™, a service dedicated to providing safe, sustainable, and reliable charging and mobility solutions. New Flyer actively supports over 35,000 heavy-duty transit buses (New Flyer, NABI, and Orion) currently in service, of which 8,600 are powered by electric motors and battery propulsion and 1,900 are zero-emission. Further information is available at www.newflyer.com.

New Flyer is a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (NFI), one of the world’s largest bus and coach manufacturers. Leveraging 450 years of combined experience, NFI is leading the electrification of mass mobility around the world. With zero-emission buses and coaches, infrastructure, and technology, NFI meets today’s urban demands for scalable smart mobility solutions. Together, NFI is enabling more livable cities through connected, clean, and sustainable transportation.

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